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Bryan Forsythe is a depression survivor, 20 year veteran, and motivated family man. Best known for his work as blogger, and author of Crack the Depression Code, a self help depression primer, if he’s not working, he’s probably watching Space Balls, or Ground Hog Day for the 6,000th time. Newsweek has never heard of him but that’s ok, because he’d rather be talking with Gary V or featured in Wired. All his friends say he’s “a cross between that good looking friend you have who refuses to date ...
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Cori and Bryan started this podcast as an activity that they and their children could do together, but alas the children grew up so now their pal Patrick is along for the ride. Come join them, as well as some special guests along the way, for some perfectly cromulent discussion about everything Simpsons. Join them as they discuss a variety of topics, and episode breakdowns where they compare their thoughts of the show growing up and seeing if their outlook has changed, as adults and parents.
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We recently experienced a total solar eclipse so Bryan thought it would be a good idea to tackle an episode that also dealt with this same phenomenon and chose this one at random. Of course this was just an excuse to get into the episode but some of us were pleasantly surprised, by how much we enjoyed it! Join us for Simpsons talk as well as the fo…
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On this episode former President George Bush makes an appearance in Springfield, but it doesn't go well. We also bring our normal bout of nonsense including: - MMC casting practices - A new true crime podcast idea - An apology to Meryl Streep - We do talk about Twitter - A new segment called Bamboozled - TV shows no one remembers - Our experiences …
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On this episode we look at how the sausage is made with Springfield Community Theatre's musical production of a Streetcar Named Desire. Shockingly Marge has a lot more in common with Blanche Dubois then you'd think. This is another episode that features the incomparable Jon Lovitz and it's a really good one! Join us as we also bring you: - Cori's O…
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This classic Futurama episode, was originally posted on our companion podcast, "Your Podcast is Bad and You Should Feel Bad" but we decided that we should post it here as well! The Earthicans are suddenly given $300 stimulus checks so what exactly could everyone want? Give a listen to find out. Not only do we talk Futurama but join us for the follo…
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We take a look at this episode which serves as a social commentary that unfortunately still rings true. Mayor Quimby finds a scapegoat to justify the cost of high taxes and sadly some of our favorites are right in the crosshairs. We're here, we're queer, we don't want any more bears, but we do bring the following to the table: - Taking a clear stan…
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We got new gear and we're excited to share our most recent episode with you! We take a look, way back, to this episode featuring one of the best guest stars to ever appear on the show, Danny DeVito. He plays Homer's long lost brother, the wealthy CEO of Powell Motors, Herb Powell. Homer has got it made, as long as he doesn't screw it up! We also di…
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Coming atcha with our 92nd Episode, this ones a Valentine's Themed episode where the Simpsons give their take on 3 "classic" love stories. We are slightly taken aback with some of the double entendres used in the second segment but they save it with a classic dig at their eventual overlords Disney. Listen in as we discuss this as well as our usual …
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Coming at you with this blast from the past where we look at how Homer and Marge first met as well as a slice of life form the 70's. Things were a little different back then and we're here to tell you about it. We also discuss: - Actual real medical studies - More invites to crash at Cori and Bryan's house - Patrick poses a serious question to our …
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After a relaxing holiday break we're back, and better than ever! We welcome in our friend Samm from WNY Horror Krue to discuss one of her favorite episodes. This is the first future episode of the show and we see Lisa trying her hands at a British engagement to the charming Hugh Parkfield, what could possibly go wrong? Join us as we break down this…
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Christmas may have come and gone but the Holiday Season is still alive, so you bring you this Christmas adjacent look into the future, which would have made a fitting end to the show. The episode takes a look at the world of the Simpsons 30 years into the future. Of course there is more than the Simpsons to talk about as we also discuss: - Creepy a…
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In this episode we present to you a master class in writing, story telling and acting. The great Albert Brooks portrays Hank Scorpio in this absolutely bonkers, yet fantastic episode. We also bring you our usual brand of nonsense as we also bring you: - Timely myspace talk - Was Richard Gere in a Holiday movie? - The new lady in the podcast world -…
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Cori picked out this "newer" episode from season 21, and ask ourselves can an episode from 13 years ago still be considered "newer?" In this one, the Simpsons get a new neighbor and Sideshow Bob borrows an idea from a 90's movie, to get out of prison. We discuss this and so much more in this doozey of an episode. What more you ask, well this should…
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The gang is back for our 85th episode. In this one Bart learns a little something about fraud and we are introduced to Santos Al Halper and his best friend Laddie. We also find out why Milhouse had the bowl as well as also discuss the following: - Cori explains why she missed last week's episode. - When does Mike from Bogeyman's Closet sleep? - An …
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Happy Halloween Everyone! We're coming at you with another Treehouse of Horror! Cori wasn't able to make this one but we feature our pals Mike & Suzie from the Bogeyman's Closet as well as friend of the pod Steve Lewis! This time it's the 7th offering where we find out that Bart has a brother, Lisa plays God and an incredible political satire with …
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It's Spooky Season so it's time to bring back our friends Suzie and Mike from the Bogeyman's Closet. Our pal Steve Lewis also decided to join us as we take a look at what many consider to be one of the best Treehouse of Horror episodes. Join us as we discuss the nearly perfect Shining parody, Homer's time travelling excursion and finally a gruesome…
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In this episode we welcome friend of the podcast and stand up comedian Buffalo's Own Don Johnson to the episode. We also find out what happens when Springfield has to adopt a new area code and bring The Who to town. We also discuss: - An attempt to land a sponsorship - Construction criticism - Turning down world tours from well known acts - More AI…
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In this episode we see the triumphant return of the mighty Canyonero but this time it is the F-Series, a perfect fit for Marge. Listen is as we break down the Simpson's Matriarch and her struggles with anger issues and road rage to a completely off the rails shift in the third act. We also discuss: - A breakdown of all of the iterations of the Mick…
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We have sad news to report So It's Come to This: A Simpson's Family Podcast is dead.... That's right, dead serious about talking about Itchy and Scratchy Land. This one is one for the ages as the Simpson family makes their way to the "Violentest Place on Earth." We all seemed to really enjoy this one and let's be honest what's not to love? We also …
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It's mashup time! Matt Groening made it easy and asked himself for permission to have the Futurama gang be thrust into the world of The Simpsons. This was a Bryan pick and he didn't just pick this episode due to the return of Futurama but also as a gateway to get Patrick to watch a later season episode. What did Patrick think? You'll have to listen…
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In this GIANT sized episode we welcome back our good friend Carl Doody, for the first time since just before the pandemic. We hope that inviting him back doesn't bring on another one! In this episode we break down this early episode of a marriage on the rocks and are pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed it. We also discuss: - An Oppenheimer …
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In this rainy day episode, it's Cori's turn to pick, so you know what that means.... it's another Grandpa centric episode! We look at a potentially racy topic but still keep it family friendly. From what started as a story about Homer and Marge's issues in the bedroom, morphs into a nice Father and Son story. We also discuss the following: - Could …
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In this episode, Flanders takes a chance on a new business venture but Homer tries to stand in his way. Also on this episode we discuss the following: - We call out "listener" Nikki - Updates on MMC "leftovers" - 90's Kids Varity show talk - Patrick compares the Bravo Network to the Nazis - Is there anything worse than a sunburn slapper? - Ways the…
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In this episode we take a look at this absolute delight from season 7. Who would have thought that 22 separate stories all compiled into one 22 minute piece of television could be possible, but leave it to the Simpsons to figure it out. We marvel over the seamlessness of a "normal" day on in the confines of Springfield USA. Come along as we also di…
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Cori picked this one and we see Sideshow Bob try to redeem himself and even find love with Aunt Selma. Bob's charm might fool most in the family, but Bart stays apprehensive and finds out that Bob has some other things in mind. Come along for the ride and listen as: - Cori forgets about Richard Gere and provides us with a Scandoval update. - Patric…
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We go all the way back to everyone's favorite, season 1, for this episode to see if it still holds up. The gang was a bit split about this episode but we certainly appreciated the nostalgia trip. Bart participates in a foreign exchange program with a Albanian boy named Adil that has something to hide. Come to see the fun associated with full langua…
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In this episode we welcome back Steve Lewis to take a deep dive into this episode that takes a look at Super Hero movie making before the boom of Super Hero movies. We were astonished at the very reasonable cost for making a film back then and compare that to the cost of some actual blockbusters from that time. So don't just sit there, up and atom …
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For this episode it was Cori's pick and she went with the Grandpa centric episode Lady Bouvier's Lover. In this episode we discuss the following: - Fine Foley work that no one asked for - Cori's new found appreciation of Megan fox - Patrick impresses with his knowledge of old timey music - Cori's familial connection to Check Norris - Patrick sees m…
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In this episode we introduce our new co-host and friend of the show, and to the family, Patrick. We discuss this musical classic parody of Mary Poppins and how this episode holds up. Patrick tells us all about his experiences directing the stage version of Mary Poppins and how we was able to make the magic happen. Cori does her best Natasha Lyonne …
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We made it, it's episode 69, dudes! In this super sized episode we welcome friend of the show and our pal, Steve Lewis. We take a look back at this seminal celebrity packed episode from season 4. Fans of the show have always loved the cameos in this one but we discuss which cast members were not so happy about it and how the producers dealt with th…
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In this Christmas Eve blizzard episode we take a look at "Skinner's Sense of Snow" and make comparisons to the episode to our real life. B has a freak out and Bryan and Cori are left to deal with the fallout, but get saved by returning co-host London. Along the way we also discuss: - Problems with punctuation -Cori's new lyrics to the Holiday Seaso…
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In this episode we take a look and 2 separate stories from the same episode. Bart has a crisis of faith and sells his soul to his buddy Milhouse and Moe has a crisis of finances and decides to rebrand his bar as a family restaurant. We each have different beliefs in regards to Religion and use these beliefs to break this one down. But that isn't al…
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Alright this was a great one! We were having so much fun discusisng Treehouse of Horror II with our good friends Mike & Maurice form the Bogeyman's Closet that this turned out to be one of our longest episodes yet. Don't let that turn you away though, we had a ton of laughs on this one and hope that you'll enjoy listening to it as musch as we had r…
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It's spoopy season! It what better way to kick it off then with this classic Treehouse of Horror offering. It all starts off with Homer selling his soul for a donut, then shows Bart's run in with a gremlin and then finish it off with something thrown together about Vampires. We hope that you'll join us for the following: - We're exicted to share an…
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So sorry for the delay but we're finally back! Some have said that this episode from Season 19 would have been the perfect way to end the show, I guess they didn't realize it would still be going strong 15 years later with no signs of stopping. The episode places Homer in a precarious position where he doesn't remember a seemingly traumatic experie…
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In this episode we see the real story of everyone's favorite Northern Kentucky family, The Simpsons (warts and all) ala a parody of VH1's seminal hit Behind the Music. Bryan tells us about the origins of the episode as well as other places the Simpsons are reportedy from. Brenden learns about Tiger Beat and VH1, and tells us why they call him the A…
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This is the second of two Sideshow Bob episodes as we see what happened to Sideshow Bob after his last attempt to get Bart, when the family meets up with him unexpectedly in Italy. Brenden had to set this one out due to scheduling conflicts so Cori and Bryan take it over. Cori gets upset over the dumming down of the Italian language for this episod…
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In this episode we have the first of two upcoming episodes featuring the the triumphant return of fan favorite Sideshow Bob. This episode shows us the importance of backdoor deals and Bob helps the Simpson family discover who is trying to kill Homer. He is actually an huge help and puts his hatred of Bart on the backburner, with a little persuasion…
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On this episode we take a look at the Simpson family trip to New York City and discuss how this eisode had a lot of funny moments but realy doesn't offer much in the way of story. Brenden tells his story of getting his first speeding ticket while weighing in on Billie Ellish and is shocked to find out how long ago Ferris Bueller was released. Bryan…
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Do you like Boy Bands? Well if so have we got a doozey for you! In this episode we see a government conspiracy lead to the formation of Springfield's first boyband the Party Posse. And let's not forget about the special appearance by N'Sync. Cori has a lot to say about boy bands and sends us down an extensive boy band breakdown, as well as telling …
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Oh how we've missed you! Have you missed us? So sorry for the delay but with coflicting scedules and sickness that ran rampant through the house we had a tough time getting this one out for you but here it is in all of it's glory! In this episode we see Krusty try to pivot to stop the bad ratings of Itchy and Scratchy by introducing a new character…
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Hot off the 2022 Winter Olympics, we bring you this travel episode, where Homer and Marge compete for Olympic curling glory during the 2010 Winter Olympics, in Vancouver, Canada. Lisa also develops an addictive habit until Bart helps her kick it. Cori discusses the origin of the Romper Room Shout Out and reveals the shocking truth, that she was ori…
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We choo-choo-choose you to listen to this classic episode where we take a look at I Love Lisa. Ralph Wiggum falls for Lisa but his interest is not reciprocated. Brenden helps us look at this episode in a different light by not only looking at things through Ralph's eyes but rather through Lisa's eyes. We question Ralph's actions and think that Lisa…
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For this episode we decided to give Marge some love and go back to the hey day of the show as we look at the season 6 episode, The Fear of Flying. In the episode Marge reveals that she has a deeprooted fear of flying and gets some help to try to overcome it. Our hosts break it all down for you with a lot of fun along the way. Cori says hello to som…
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Well we admittedly made a mistake with this episode as there was some confusion between the episode that Brenden wanted and the episode that we took a look at. The episode shows Professor Frink develop his own cryptocurrency and becomes quite wealthy as well as finding some new friend. Not willing to become the second richest man in Springfield Mr.…
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The Budnik-Scarupa family is back with this holiday themed episode from Season 22. Not going to lie it’s a weird one as we see the Christmas dreams of 4 of the family members. The segments are disjointed, nonsensical, end abruptly and at times are just straight up disturbing, maybe like some of your holiday plans this year. Brenden sat this one out…
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In this episode we reach the conclusion of the biggest mystery in Springfield's history, as we fond out who shot Mr. Burns. Everyone is a suspect and the Budnik/Scarupa family discusses their thoughts on the final reveal. Brenden comes up with a rather interesting proposal for 1995 Matt Groening. Cori and Bryan both look back on this episode and re…
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Happy Halloween everyone!!! Oh wait Halloween already happened? Well true to Simpsons form we are posting this Bonus Super Sized episode after Halloween, so deal with it. We are joined by returning guests, Suzie, Mike and Maurice from The Boogeyman's Closet to discuss 3 of the greatest Treehouse of Horror segments of all time (Attack of the 50 Ft. …
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In this episode the Budnik-Scarupa family sees Mr. Burns turn maniacal in his plot to block out the sun, in order to force the residents of Springfield into using more energy from his plant. Of course the residents don't take this lightly and someone takes matters into their own hands, but who was it? Along the way we discuss the popping collars tr…
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Months ago our friend Jessica Alvarez mentioned that she was watching Homerpalooza and was having a tough time accepting the fact that the then current bands, shown in the episode, are now the "old people" bands. She requested we take a look at this episode which we not only did but but one better and invited her to join us to get her take on it. L…
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In this episode Homer stumbles upon a Chili Cookoff where he eats some insanity peppers that cause him to hallucinate. During his trip he meets a spiritual guide voiced by the late great Johnny Cash and heads out on a quest to find his soulmate. Along the way the Budnik Scarupa family welcomes in friend of the family Don Johnson, no not that Don Jo…
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